Distance education dominated the discussion on Day 1 of the
Education Department's new round of negotiated rule-making on
Wednesday, with panelists discussing how the department could
ensure that states do their part to protect students studying
online and abroad.

At issue was a 2010 rule that set federal standards for "state
authorization" of institutions and clarified that colleges must
seek approval from states where they enroll students online. Under
the rule, colleges can receive